Masonic Temple (Atoka, Oklahoma) Explained

Masonic Temple
Location:301 Court St., Atoka, Oklahoma
Coordinates:34.3855°N -96.1254°W
Built:1915
Architect:Masonic Lodge
Added:September 08, 1980
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:80003251

The Masonic Temple in Atoka, Oklahoma is a historic building from 1915. Originally constructed as a meeting hall for a local area Masonic lodge, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The building has stained glass windows in its third story, and is regarded as unique architecturally in its community. At the time of NRHP listing, it was regarded as a prime candidate for restoration.[1] [2]

In 2013 the building was a hospice.[3]

As of 2023, the building is now home to Reba’s Place, a combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store brought to life by country music superstar Reba McEntire.[4]

While inspecting the building in 2021, Reba Mcentire and a few others became trapped when a staircase collapsed. They were evacuated from the building safely.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ocgi.okstate.edu/shpo/shpopic.asp?id=80003251#ship
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Masonic Temple . November 1979 . W. David Baird . Oklahoma Historical Society . 2010-08-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100625045939/http://www.ocgi.okstate.edu/shpo/nhrpdfs/80003251.pdf . 2010-06-25 . dead .
  3. http://start.cortera.com/company/research/k3r1pwm4s/hometown-hospice-llc/ cortera.com listing for Hometown Hospice LLC.
  4. https://www.rebasplace.com/
  5. Web site: Reba McEntire rescued from historic building in Oklahoma after stairs collapse . . 15 September 2021 .